Local Artist Crafts Nearly 2,000 Bowls for Annual Hunger Fundraiser
Ceramic artist Ron Hay in Wausau has crafted nearly 2,000 bowls for The Neighbors' Place's annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, an event dedicated to fighting food insecurity in the community.
Wausau Rhinelander, WI, October 9, 2026 — Ceramic artist Ron Hay, based in Wausau, has contributed a significant number of handcrafted bowls to support an upcoming community initiative. Hay has crafted nearly 2,000 ceramic bowls for The Neighbors’ Place’s annual Empty Bowls fundraiser.
The Empty Bowls event is an initiative organized by The Neighbors’ Place, a local organization focused on addressing food insecurity within the community. This annual fundraiser aims to raise awareness and funds to combat hunger.
Each bowl created by Ron Hay serves as a symbol for the meals that are often missing from the tables of those facing food insecurity. Attendees of the Empty Bowls event typically receive a handcrafted bowl and a simple meal, with the understanding that their participation contributes to efforts to end hunger.
The precise date and location of this year’s Empty Bowls fundraiser were not provided in the summary. Information regarding the specific fundraising goals or how the proceeds will be distributed by The Neighbors’ Place was also not detailed. The total number of bowls crafted, nearly 2,000, represents a substantial effort by the artist to support the cause.
The Neighbors’ Place has historically worked to provide essential services to individuals and families in need. The Empty Bowls fundraiser is one of its key annual events, relying on community support and the artistic contributions of local individuals like Ron Hay to achieve its mission of fighting food insecurity in the Wausau area.
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